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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

Suit was brought yesterday in the
Circuit Court against the Tredegar
Company for $4,000 by Aleck Mann.
whose thirteen-year-old son was killed
on the 10th of September while work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Fawcett, of Philadelphia, aud Past
Grand Chancellor ID. G.. Richardson.

uIand Chancellor ID. G.. Richardson.
Letters were read from Supreme
Chancellor Howard Douglas, Gin
cinnati, o. ; J. II. Alexander, Lees
burg, Va. w. J. Points, of Harrison
burg, Va, and W. +. Lithgow, OF
Manchester. After the meeting there
was a banquet at Sanger Hall. The
table was set in the shape of a horse
shoe and looked very pretty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
TrenSurers In TOXIN.

Treasurers James n. Mcfarland, of
Augusta, James ID. Anderson, OF Rock
bridge, and G. J. Hill, of King William,
were at the Capitol yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

Extra High-Cut Misses Kid and
Goat Button Shoes, spring heel and
with heel, at $I.75.
WERTHEDEB's,
422 east Broad street-422.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

Fine houses every night TO witness
the wonderful tricks of the mule Den
yer at the Richmond Theatre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Sergeant CampbeiI On Dnty.

Sergeant Campbell, conductor of the
Capitol elevator, who has been i'll, was
ut his post Yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
ADDITIONAL.

A correspondent writes the Dispatch
from Hanover Courthouse as follows :
The farmers Of the county had their
opposition candidate to Hon. II. II.
Cardwell, but after full understanding
Il. II. Cardwell was unanimously
nominated with much applause. After
wards General Wickham was endorsed
for reelection to the Senate.
In court the only case of interest,
after disposing of civil and uninteresting
cases, was that of the Commonwealth
rs. Rosa Macon for burglarly. The
case was i'll progress when the mail
closed. Mr.. Taylor for defence and
Mr.. Haw for the Commonwealth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
The l7nrGa GhnW

The Eques-Curriculum at the Thea
ire drew another good house yesterday
afternoon and last night. Performance
tonight. Matinee tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

II You DO not believe o horse has
reason see those now performing al the
Richmond Theatre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

The drill 10y the horses at tho Rich
mond Theatre is said TO be equal to
that Of many q military company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
HON. JEFFN DAVIS.
1T rs UNLIKELY THAT BE WILL Be
HERE AT The LEE CELEBRATION.
He has an Engagement TO Attend Re-
union Of Confederate vete-
rams at Macon.

IN response 10 an invitation TO be
present and join in the ceremonies OF
laying the cornerstone OF the Lee
mbnument October 9th. the Hon. JEFF
ferson Davis has written the following
letter TO Governor Lee, wbois or oDicio
president of the Lee Monument Asso-
ciation
"BEAUyoin, Miss. Sept. l3, 1887.
"Wy DCor General Loo:
"Your very kind letter of the 9Th in-
slant has been received.
at has been my hope and expecta-
tion TO be present, if possible, when
ever the cornerstone should be laid OF
the monument in commemoration Of
my friend and compatriot, Robert f..
Lee.
." IT was my earnest desire to pay
that tribute TO the memory Of the great
and good man which, from the abun-
dance Of my love and esteem, would
probably be the last it twould be prsctica-
bic for me TO render. If my health
and strength should permit ] am under
those conditions pledged to attend re-
union Of eX-COnfcdcrate soldiers, who,
from all portions Of the South, are ex-
pocted to assemble at Macon, Ga on
the 2Gth of October, during the fair,
which begins on the 9th of October.
"Ihe day of the proposed reunion
is that on which 1t has been arranged
TO lay the cornerstone of the monu-
ment TO General Lee.
"1hc presence Of Confederate sol
dicrs being the prominent feature Of
both occasions should not be dimin-
ishod by division, as must necessarily
be DE case, unless your suggestion be
practicable to change the date Of one
or the other, so that it may be possible
for the soldiers to attend both.
"With thanks for your kind invita-
ton TO my family, who join me in
kiudost remembrance to yourself and
wife, | ain, faithfully, your friend,
"JEFFERsON DAVIS"
TIE DATE.
IT will lardly be practicable to
change the date for the ceremonies
here. They were first arranged for
October 25th, hut at the solicitation Of
many friends Of the State FAIR the day
was changed from Tuesday the 2jth to
thursday the 9th.
Mr Dayiss absence viii he greatly
regretted.
ii he is only to be at Macon on the
2ftE % special fast train might be en-
gapod 10 bring him hero ly midday of
toe 20h, as the distance is only G29
miles; but our reading Of his letter
gives the impression that he Will be mt
Macon on the 2Gth and 9th, too, for, he
says, the day Of the reunion is the day
OF ,he cornerstone laying here.
he committee should look into all
these matters at once.
II he cant possibly come, then it
viii bc in ordcrto Get a letter from him
TO bc read on the occasion.
GENERAL JOHNSTON.
Captain c. a. Bohannan, secretary of
the Invitation Committee, yesterday
received "a letter from General Joseph
l.. Johnston expressing his purpose to
accept the invitation to be here On the
2Uh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
Auction sALEs TO-DAY.

FRED. II. WILLIAMS, lOE A. NJ, household
furniture, sc.
J. THOMPSON BROWN & CO., SIP. A.. brick
residence, with large grocery sore In rear,
and large l0t az the n0I Invest corner 0f
Fifth and Cary streets.
GEORGE W. MAYO, lOX A. NJ, walnut parior
suits. &c.
GEORGE w. MAYO, II A. NJ, imported
iron-sione china.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22

Walking advertise monte for Dr. Sage's ca
t0rrh remedy are the thousands 10 has cured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
LATE WEATHER REPORT.

WARRINGTON, September g2-i 4, h--For
Virginia, warmer, fair weather. ex-
I,,,o copt light rains IN tho northern pOr-
EfkIk ition, light 10 fresh e0uthwosterly
winds, vecring 20 cooler nOrtheriy.
- For North Carolina, warmer. fair
weather, light 20 fresh southwestcrly
winds, becoming variable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
BosebuJs ana Cut Flowers.
Lnrgest assortment in the city at

W. Y, IIAMMDND =,
32l east Broad street.
Telephone go.
Choice flowers and fine work NJ mo-
derate prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-22
GENERAL JOHNSTON.

Captain c. a. Bobannan, secretary of
the Invitation Committee, yesterday
received a letter from General Joseph
l.. Johnston expressing his purpose to
accept the invitation to be here on the
ytb.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-31
AN ENTIRE FAMILY POISONED.
The Way voodoo Doctor Took Re-
venge.

NEW YORK, March Se--A despatch from
Milledgeville, Ca, gives the following details
Oh the poisoning of the Harris family which
was briefly mentioned short time ago. John
Harris. col0red, the sixth victim of the Voo-
doc poisoning, died in the lunatic asylum
this morning. The history of the case illus
trates phase in negro character. Harris
and his brother-in-law Bonner lived near
each other in colered settlement in the
northern part of Baldwin county. For years
Bonner has made living as Voodoo doc
tor, and so great was the terror inspired by
him that negroes did his bidding with i'm
plielt confidence. John Harris. alone, de-
cllned to believe in Bonner, saying that he
could do no more than any other man. This
enraged Bonner greatly, and he declared that
that which the Harris family ate would
hencetorth act as poison, and that before
another new moon shouldEcome not one of
the family would be alive.
Two days later, the Harris family, which
consisted OF eleven persons, father mother
ana nine children, grew violently i'll after
breakfast. by nine o'clock, one of the chill
dren was dead. At noon, second victim
was laid by the side of the first, and by dark
third was dead Instead of taking action
against the Voodoo, the Harris family now
looked upon him as having a divine agency
W Nlslt w Idtu upon tuOS6 VINO OuelueQ MN,
and they huddled together and endeayored
to keep the whole matter secret.
Before the funeral of the three dead chill
dren could take place, a fourth was added to
the list, while seven other members of the
family were dangerously ill. That evening
the mother died, and day later still another
child. The father alone, who had not eaten
much OF the fatal meal, recovered, but when
ne recovered was maniac and had to be
confined in lunatic asylum. He had fear
full visions and would not eat for fear of be-
ing poisoned, and soon died in terrible con-
yulsions. News from the settlement is that
the survivors cannot live much longer, so
that it is likely that not one of the family
will be left. As soon as the white people
learned of the facts, Bonner was hidden by
the colored people and has not yet been
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-31
A MYSTERIOUS MURDER.
The Body OF the Victim Thought to
be Identified.

RAILWAY, N. j., March 30.-The body of
the murdered girl was taken from the ice
box this afternoon and dressed as it was
when found. The hair was banged over the
forehead, and black turban hat was placed
on the head. 1t was placed in standing
position against the wall Of the morgue and
photographed. A new clue is being followed
up. Last Friday evening at an early hour
TWO men, one quite tall and the other short
ana Stout accompanied by young woman.
all evidently Germans, entered the Court
landt street ferry house in New York The
snort man purchased two tickets for New
ark. The other man earnestly pleaded with
the girl not to go away with him. The girl.
however, insisted on going on the ferry boat
AS she started the tall man said: .sIf you
90 with him, you will get into some trouble"
The girl wore long, tight-ftting Ulster
coat OF light brown cloth, and the murdered
girl had on such garment when her body
was discovered. Many persons were here
this afternoon to view the body.
AT meeting tonight of the Common
Council the Mayor was authorized to offer a
reward Of $500 for the Identification of the
body OF the murdered woman, and $500 for
the arrest and conviction of the murderer.
$1,100.
Superintendent Harrison, of the Newark
CITY Home. visited Railway today. 1t is
said he identified the body Of tIfe murdered
girl as that of Mary Malbey. formerly an
inmate of the institution She was born in
Newark and was brought up by her grand
mother. She was incorrigible and was sent
to the Home
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-31
a Worn out Idea.


The following paragraph appeared the
other day in the editorial columns Of the
Portland Express:
"The criticism Of Governor BodwelIs veto In
certain Republican papers, IS Ia keeping with
would not IKE 70 be an annex 70 the opposition
press The proper thing " do is 10 be on the side
the farthest from the Democratic papers"
Yesterday the Kennebec Journal quoted
the paragraph and, by mistake evidently. at
tributed IL to the Portland Press. The Press
hastens to correct the error. In Its issue Of
this morning II says:
1.-THE Kennebec journal attributes 20 the PRESS
a remark that clearly implies that the PRESS be-
lleyes that the proper course for Republican pa
pers 10 pursue In the treatment Of public matters
Is TO wait and see what the Democratic papers
have 70 say in regard 70 them and then get ON the
side farthest from the Democratic papers No
such cowardly policy as that was ever advocated
by the PRESS. The words the journal quotes
never appeared In this paper"
The rebuke administered by the PRESS Is
well timed. The newspaper, Republican or
otherwise, that dares not be honest, first, last
and all the time, no matter what may be the
opinions Of friends and foes. Is not worthy
OF, and win not get, the peoples confidence.
pouseS certain political principles, must look
always in certain directions for its cue, is
worn out Newspapers ought 10 have, and
are expected to have, opinions Of their own.
80 long as there Is independent thought there
VIII be diverse convictions. Intellectual free
dom premises Intellectual differences. The
seryile party press never had any influence
with thinking men, and year by year as the
minimizing class grows smaller, the circle of
lts constituents grows narrower Nowadays
men are more influenced by reason than die
tiOn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-31
RAILROAD NEWS.
The Preliminary Survey of the Boston
& Quebec Railway Route.

SKowHEGAN, March 30.--A. Il. Stewart.
one of the principal engineers of the Cana
dian Pacific railroad, has completed the pre-
liminary survey OF the Boston & Quebec Air
Line railway route, to be built from Skow-
hogan to Moose River, following the Kenne-
bee on the east side, through Madison, Solon,
Bingham. Moscow, over the mountains
styled 'sthe Switzerland of America" thirty
miles to Moose River village, there connect
ing with the Canadian Pacific to the west
and east. At this point the Quebec Central
builds down to connect, making a transcon-
tinental junction of three immense railroad
and river systems in the very heart of the
enormous lumber region of the st. Johns,
Penobscot and Kennebec rivers.
Mr. Stewart reports this a practical and
desirable route. The road, when completed,
will be operated by the Maine Central and
become part of the system of the Boston
d Maine railroad. The distance from Bos-
ton and Portland to Quebec is estimated as
ten hours shorter than at present and when
completed passengers by this road can take
breakfast in Boston, dinner at Moose River
and supper at Quebec, Fifty cities and towns
continuing large part OF the population of
Maine, are in Kennebec valley and the local
business will be immense, and the facility
for summer travel from New England to
Moosehead Lake, Bar Harbor, Quebec, Mon
treal, Sagnenay and the st. Lawrence river
will develop unprecedented routes for tour
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-31
An Intelligent Colt.

Charles ScammOn, farmer, living about
mile ont on the Buxton road, Saeo, is the
owner OF remarkably intelligent celt. The
animal was foaled at Mr. ScammOns farm
last spring, and now Is eleven months old,
and weighs four hundred pounds. Young
as the colt is he learns very quickly and can
already do many cunning tricks. He watch
es his chance to dodge into the house and
play with the children, toward whom he
shows the f0ndest affection. Two boys win
lie down on the floor and Mr.. SeammOn will
tell the colt to lie down between them, but
to be very careful not to hurt them. He will
do as his master directs all his movements
being very slowly and cautiously made. Mr..
Scammon win stand directly behind the colt
and tell him TO kick, but % be sure not 10 hit
him. He will let his heels fly In every direc-
tion, but never hits his master. Again, the
children Will lie on the floor, and upon be-
ing told to walk over them, the animal puts
his feet between them very carefully aud II
one Of his hoofs should happen to touch one
Of them he quickly jerks 1t back and com
menees again. He performs many other
tricks, such as balancing, pretending to be
dead, standing on a small box, and UNDER
stands when the word is spoken, just what
he Is To do
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-31
PRICE THREE CENTS.

alternately. As a number Of persons have
SSanered with the poison by innOeuatiOn the
/ of care. ~ '"o et'
Hon. W. L. Scott forgot to draw his salary
as member OF the Forty-nlnth Congress
until last week, when some one reminded
MN, while In Washington, that there was q
llttle balance OF $1,000 due him on that ac-
John Hendrick, Charles Hendriek and
Harvey G0ldsjink left Norwalk. Conn. yes
terday morning clam fishing. AS they have
not returned, II Is feared they are lost
The receipts Of the knights Of Labor fair
at Dover, n. H., amounted TO $1,000.
The late Lord Iddeslegh left a personal
estate valued at $4,000.
Professor Richard A. Proctor, who by the
way on Sunday celebrated his iiftieth BIRTH
gay 9a anniversary, has found the climate Of
~ ~ Joseph, Mo-, untavorable to the health
=, The Joint committee Of the trunk lines and
the Central Traffic Association. AZ their
meeting at Commissioner Fink's ONCE IN
New York city yesterday, Unanimously
agreed TO abolish the payment of cOmmis-
slons 0y railway companies 10 agents Of con-
meeting lines for the sale OF passenger
tickets
Brooklyn's New York. 1000 carpenters
and Joiners have notified their bosses that
they must have S3.25 for days work Of
nine hours from and after April /, or they
will strike.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-31
CANADIAN SHIPPING SUFFERS
From the Attitude Taken Toward
United States Fishermen.

OTTAWA. Ont, March 30.--The report of
Hon. Mackenzie Bowel, minister of customs.
OIL the trade and navigation returns of last
year, is now ready, but will not be made
pubic until the opening of Parliament.
There is one important statement therein
which goes to show that the position taken
and maintained toward the United States
fishermen is having disastrous effect upon
the shipping and trading interests of the
maritime provinces in comparison with 1884.
In which year there was measure of recip-
rocity In Nova Scotia ports. There was en-
tered inward, with cargoes at different ports.
293 British vessels of 337,543 tons register
with crews numbering 12,1O3; 23O6 Canadian
vessels OF 214,150 tons register and crews of
g,15O; $50 foreign vessels, mostly from the
United States, OF 276,761 tons register, and
crews OF IA, 720. For the year just ended the
figures show an increase Of thirty-six vessels
Of British register and falling off of 19S
Canadian vessels of 172, 99s tons register. and
40 foreign vessels of 162.617 tons registers.
the harbors most generally affected being
Halifax, Guysboro, Sydney and Pictou. In
New Brunswick the figures show the follow
ing decline: In Canadian vessels, las: tons
register, 5293; in United States vessels, 2i8.
tons register, :42,657. The ports generally
damaged by this loss are St. John and Mills
boro. A much greater reduction is to be ex-
pected this year under a similar policy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-31
BARRY AT WORCESTER.
He Will Meet the Manufacturers II
They Desire IL.

WORCESTER, March 3O.-T. B. Barry of
the National Executive Board of the K. of
h., arrived in this city this morning, In COM
pany with Mr. j. II. Mcbride of Spencer
Mr.. Barry went directly to the meeting at
the room of the strikers, but postponed the
address he was expected make until this af-
ternoon. He went to select counsel with the
local board,
Mr. Barry spoke at .Brookield last night,
and was greatly encouraged at the qnanim-
visit the manufacturers here, but If they
want conference he will agree to it. To-
night he will address a public meeting in
Mechanics Hall, where the platform will be
free for all speakers. Union men, non-un-
ion men and manufacturers, are all invited
to be present and address the meeting which
will be under the joint auspices of the Last
ers' Council and the Knights of LABOR.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-31

The industrial situation in Lewiston IA
more gratifying than it has been for a long
time, says the Journal. Mostgoods are SELF
ing better and stocks are selling higher
There Is prospect that the Lincoln viii be
started up-sOon.
business is brisk at Willimantic, in Piseat-
aquis county. The spool mills have had
eighty horses IN the woods this winter and
from 200 to 225 men. There are now remain
Ing at work IA horses and 100 men. The
seasons cut Of spool stock will be over
100000 They will also cut 100000 Of box
stuff In which they will ship their spOols 10
the thread factory, in Connecticut The
same boxes are used for the shipment Of the
thread. About 100 carloads Of spOols per
year are shipped from the factory, and it
makes steady work for the Wiilimantic
forces all the time
Presque Isle farmers are discussing the
question Of erecting a butter factory. A
committee to draft plan for building and
operating such factory has been appointed
and also a committee to see how large a sup
ply Of milk can be obtained.
Lisbon Falls Is bound to have a new shoe
factory anu 5000 have alYeady-A Been sub
scribed in stock rer the eEection Of the neces-
sary building.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-31
ELAINE IN THE WEST.
He Is enthusiastically Received In
Indiana.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, March 3O.-The Van
dalia train to which Blaine's private car
was attached arrived here at 1856 o'clock, one
hour and 20 minutes late. No effort had
been made to give Blaine reception, yet
there were four or five hundred people at the
depot. The crowd surrounded Mr.. Blaine's
carriage and began to call "Blaine Blaine
Blaine" Mr.. Blaine appeared at the rear
end of the ear and was received with cheers.
He said: Gentlemen, it gives me pleasure
to see you all here. / am ON an entirely per-
sonal journey, and simply desire to express
my thanks for the courtesy of this call. -
Afterwards Mr. Blaine stepped from the cal
and was Immediately surrounded, and was
compelled on account of the rush to climb on
the steps again. The train remained at the
depot Is minutes, during which time Mr.
Blaine was occupied in shaking hands,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-31
GRAVES STORY.
He Says He Shot the Came Warsens
In Self Defence.

BANGOR, March 30.-Marshal Whitney
mad conference with the Governor today
The recQuision papers for the return OF
Graves, the murderer of the game wardens
will be signed the last of the week, and
Marshal Whitney and Officer Allen, who
brought about the arrest, will go for the
prisoner.
despatch received by the Commercial to-
day from San Francisco. tells of the inter
viewing Of Graves. He admits everything
concerning the murder and then saws that
he committed the crime in self defence. He
feared that the wardens meant to shoot him
and he says that he pulled the trigger ON
them first to save his own life. Every re-
port of the murder thus far received shows
that this is entirely wrong and Mcfarland
tells different story.
More information is being received about
Graves and it is, without doubt, very nearly
correct. 1t seems that he has a sister about
his own size and it is thought that he used
her clothes. 1t is said that after stay of
three days in the woods near his house, he
came ott and had a talk with his family.
Here he cut off his beard and shaved him.
self closely. This puts an end to the story
concerning the Orland barber. When he
passed through Bangor he was closely
yelled and easily passed for woman. He
had gotten well out of the way before Nc
Farland came out OF the woods and gave
himself over to the authorities. Everything
shows that several of Graves friends and
neighbors in Hancock county were aware of
his movements.
Great excitement was caused at Ellsworth
and at Graves home by the news of his cap
ture, and at the latter place especially, the
people were all in quandary as to how il
came about.
1t is said that some of them are very mnch
incensed against Marshal Whitney and Off
Ger Alien for their efforts in the matter, and
their respect and fear for members of the
Bangor police force has greatly increased.